Intercom

Use the intercom feature for conversations between two handsets.

Make an intercom call

  1. Press INT on your handset when not in use.

    • If you have only one handset, your handset displays INT needs 2 HS.

    • If you have two handsets, your handset displays Calling HS X.

    The destination handset rings and its screen displays HS X is calling.

  2. To answer the intercom call on the destination handset, press TALK/FLASH, Speaker key, INT or any dialing keys on the destination handset. Both handset display Intercom.

  3. To end the intercom call, press OFF/CANCEL or place the handset back in the telephone base or charger.

NOTES

  • To cancel the intercom call before it is answered, press OFF/CANCEL or INT.

  • Press OFF/CANCEL or MUTE/DELETE on the destination handset to temporarily silence the intercom ringer.

  • If the destination handset does not answer the intercom call within 100 seconds, is on a call or out of range, the originating handset displays Unable to call and returns to idle mode.

  • If there is an incoming call while the originating handset displays Calling HS X, the intercom request will be stopped and the screen displays Incoming call.

Answer an incoming call during an intercom call

When you receive an outside call during an intercom call, there is an alert tone.

  • To answer the outside call, press TALK/FLASH. The intercom call ends automatically.

  • To end the intercom call without answering the outside call, press OFF/CANCEL. The telephone continues to ring.

Call transfer using intercom

Use the intercom feature to transfer an outside call to another handset.

  1. During a call, press INT.

    • If you have only one handset, your handset displays INT needs 2 HS.

    • If you have two handsets, the outside call is put on hold and your handset displays Calling HS X.

    The destination handset rings and its screen displays HS X is calling.

  2. To answer the intercom call on the destination handset, press TALK/FLASH, Speaker key, INT or any dialing keys. The outside call is still on hold and both handsets now display Intercom. You can now have a private conversation with the destination handset.

    NOTES

    • To cancel the intercom call before it is answered, press OFF/CANCEL, TALK/FLASH or INT on the handset.

    • If the destination handset does not answer within 100 seconds, is in use, on a call or is out of range, the originating handset displays Unable to call and then reconnects to the outside call.

  3. From this intercom call, you have the following options:

    • You can let the destination handset join you on the outside call in a three-way conversation. Press and hold INT on the originating handset.

    • You can transfer the call. Press OFF/CANCEL, or place your handset back in the telephone base or charger. Your handset displays Line in use. The destination handset is then connected to the outside call.

    • You can press INT to switch between the outside call (Outside call displays) and the intercom call (Intercom displays).

    • The destination handset can end the intercom call by pressing OFF/CANCEL, or by placing the handset back in the telephone base or charger. The outside call continues with the original system handset.